1. relating to or used in the act of offering something to a deity as worship
2. involving the giving up of something valuable for the sake of something else

Examples

• The ancient temple contained a sacrificial altar made of stone.
• They performed sacrificial rituals to honor their ancestors.
• The sacrificial lamb was prepared for the ceremony.
• Her sacrificial love for her children was evident in everything she did.
• The team made a sacrificial play to help their teammate score.
• His sacrificial donation helped fund the new hospital wing.
• The sacrificial offering was placed on the altar at dawn.